At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Managing Directors with admin tasks and gain hands-on experience across departments.
- Company: Join VPZ, the UK's leading vape retailer, in a fast-growing environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £31,500 and opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Ideal for ambitious graduates looking to kickstart their career in operations.
- Why this job: Work closely with senior leaders and make a real impact in a dynamic retail setting.
- Qualifications: Degree in Business Management or related field; strong communication and organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 31500 £ per year.
About us
VPZ is the UK’s number one vape retailer. Since opening our first store in Edinburgh, we've expanded to over 190 locations across the UK and we're not stopping there. We are known for setting and driving the standards within the vape industry, this is a great time to join us as we continue to grow.
About the Role
We are looking for an ambitious, commercially minded Head Office Graduate to join our fast growing business. Operating from our Edinburgh head office, this high exposure development role sits directly alongside our company owners. You will actively support our Managing Directors with critical operational and administrative tasks, offering a unique vantage to gain hands on experience working across multiple business departments and senior stakeholders. The successful candidate will have the chance to prove themselves and progress into a more senior project or operations focussed position.
Key Responsibilities
- Executive & Admin Support: Deliver high level administrative support to the Managing Directors, including efficient diary management and meeting coordination.
- Meeting Governance: Attend critical business meetings to manage agenda setting, take accurate minutes, and map out clear action plans.
- Cross Functional Collaboration: Coordinate directly with various business departments and external stakeholders to track project progress and ensure alignment on executive actions.
- Operational Exposure: Shadow senior leadership, gaining a comprehensive understanding of how a major national retail operation functions from the top down.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Education: A degree in Business Management, Business Administration, or a closely related commercial discipline.
- Communication: A highly confident and articulate communicator who is comfortable collaborating closely with senior stakeholders.
- Organisation: Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with a sharp eye for detail and the ability to juggle multiple tasks seamlessly.
- Drive: Proactive, naturally curious, and genuinely ambitious to prove yourself and progress quickly into an operational or project led career pathway.
Please ensure you apply with an up-to-date CV. Applicants must be 18 years old or above, any subsequent job offer is subject to pre-employment screening and right to work checks.
